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Big Boy Elephant Observation (No Touch) + Pad Thai Cooking Class

Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • All necessary materials and equipment are provided to ensure a safe & ethical elephant observation.
    • Certified English-speaking tour guide
    • Cooking workshop materials and ingredients
    • Drinking water
    • Insurance
    • Material for elephant food and vitamins
    • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (in Chiang Mai city areas)
    • Lunch
      Your freshly cooked Pad Thai creation
    • Gratuity (not mandatory)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.

    Itinerary

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    Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary

    3 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Towel • Insect spray • Jacket (please expect colder weather than Chiang Mai city)
    • The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
    • As a true sanctuary, visitors do not touch, bathe, or feed the elephants directly—you observe them respectfully in their natural environment.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 5 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Recommended

    Georgios_C, Mar 2026
    Great tour, long drive, friendly guide, beautiful place, excellent thai cooking class. Totally worth the time and money

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with our team. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is greatly appreciated and truly meaningful to us.

    From $50.31

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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